False Fire Alarm At Flour Mill Causes Mini Panic
A false alarm at the flour mill Tuesday night around 8:30 sent local fire company members racing to the engine house. Capt. Jas Hepler found the mill dark and suspects a prank by local youths who tied a string to the whistle. Investigations seek the offenders and possible punishment. Also notes visits by Mrs Clara DeVerter and Grant McNeal, plus school supplies advertised at J M Cory's and Mrs Ella Machlett's return from Montezuma.
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Jas. Hepler
Kingman Defeats New Richmond In Narrow 2 0 Victory
New Richmond high school football team visited Kingman last Saturday and left with a 2 to 0 defeat. The game was tightly contested with most action near midfield. Roy Robb of New Richmond suffered a broken collarbone in the later stages, while no other major injuries were reported.
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Husky New Richmond High School
Kingman
New Richmond
Roy Robb
Richmond
Golden Wedding Celebration for Levi and Kezia Woody
Levi and Kezia Woody celebrated their 50th marriage anniversary at their Kingman home on Friday September 30 in a large gathering of 128 relatives and friends from nearby towns and across states. They received heartfelt congratulations from several states and cities and a substantial gift total of 85 dollars in various forms. The event featured a long lawn table laden with food and an air of joyous gratitude for the couple’s half century together.
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Levi
Kezia Woody
Kingman
Bloomingdale
Cayuga Veedersburg
Lafayette
Georgetown
Ill
Montcgmery Co
Kas
Indianapolis
Washington
Ind
Cayuga
Montgomery County
Berkeley
Cal
Newberg
Gen. E. Marks
Woody
Miles M. Madden
Samuel Heath
Milton Newlin
Oregon
Heavenly Father
Grasshopper Wrecks Auto Near Veedersburg
An Illinois man’s new $3,400 touring car is wrecked near Veedersburg when a grasshopper lands on his nose, causing him to swat and crash into a tree. Witnesses estimate repair costs at $400 to $500. A passerby later posted a placard reading One strike and out.
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Veedersburg
Illinois
Indianapolis
Covington
Ewbank Obituary of Noted Indiana Farmer
T C Ewbank brother of Mr Ewbank and son of Mrs Elizabeth Ewbank of this place died at his home near Orleans Indiana Wednesday of last week after three weeks illness with typhoid fever He was a prominent nearby farmer and church worker The body arrived Friday evening and funeral services were at the Friends church conducted by Rev Mrs Thorn of Orleans Saturday at 11:00 final resting at Harveysburg cemetery He leaves a wife two sons two brothers one sister an aged mother and many relatives and friends Obituary to follow next week.
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T. C. Ewbank
Ewbank
Elizabeth Ewbank
Orleans
Ind
Friends Church
Thorn
Harveysburg
Marshall Cox Wed in Rockville and Home to Watseka
Earl Marshall son of Wm G Marshall and Maus Cox daughter of Robt Cox of near Tangier eloped to Rockville for a marriage license and joined in wedlock by Justice Bryant. They visited Watseka to see the groom’s sister Mrs Frank Moore and returned last Saturday. They reside with the groom’s father and will begin housekeeping soon. The groom works on the section here.
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Earl Marshall
Wm. G. Marshall
Maus Cox
Robt. Cox
Tangier
Rockville
Justice Bryant
Watseka
Frank Moore
Morrison to Speak at Alexander's Opera House
Democratic congressman Martin A. Morrison will address voters at Alexander's Opera House next Wednesday evening October 12. The candidate, described as an able speaker, is expected to present points of interest, with Hudler's orchestra engaged to enliven the event.
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Martin A. Morrison
Congress
Alexander’s Opera House
Morrison
Hudler
Meat Market Ad Promises Juicy Steaks at T M Jackson’s
Local ad promotes prime steaks at T M Jackson’s meat market with claims of quality cuts and value. The brief notice highlights daily offerings and a storefront on Main Street.
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T. M Jackson’s
Mellott Advocate Volume 1 Number 1 Debuts
The Mellott Advocate announces Volume 1 Number 1 with a 10 page issue. Messrs Wade and Bowman are proprietors. The Pioneer Drug Store advertises school supplies and signals merchant support for the new paper.
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Mellott Advocate
Mellott
Messrs Wade & Bowman
Pioneer Drug Store
Tuberculosis Case Leaves Roberts School Student Sent Home
County Health Officer Dr. J. R. Hicks examined the Roberts school in the county’s northeast after an 8 year-old boy, son of Frank N Lutz, was found to have tuberculosis. The disease is early stage. the boy will be kept from school and likely sent to a sanitarium for treatment.
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J. R. Hicks
Roberts
Frank N Lutz
Hicks
Home made balogna at Myer and Dillon
Local ad notes balogna available at Myer and Dillon while also offering repair services for harnesses and shoes.
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Myer & Dillon
John P Newman Dies From Fatal Injury Near Tangier
The body of John P. Newman, brother of Reeson Newman, arrived yesterday from Omaha Nebraska. He died Tuesday from injuries believed sustained recently. Deceased was about 52 years old and left here about 25 years ago, with many friends remaining in the area.
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John P. Newman
Reeson Newman
Tangier
Omaha
Neb
Harvey and Printy Millinery Styles Promised at Store
You will miss it if you buy your millinery before seeing the many up to date styles at Harvey and Printys store. All orders given prompt and careful attention. We try to please, come in.
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Harvey & Printy
Jackson Sells Fine Roast for Sunday Dinner
Jackson offers a selection of roasts suitable for a Sunday family dinner. The ad highlights quality cuts and value for readers planning a weekend meal.
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Jackson
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Ella Machlett
Montezuma
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Alexander's Opera House
Kingman Volunteer Fire Company
Philip Templeton
Philip Branden
Mort Wilkey
the Bank
Paul Kingston
Ichabod Slick
Jacob Sharp
Blinky
Robt
Sinclair Dennis O’hara
Detective Lambert
Jas. L. Hepler
Chas. E. Massey
Wash Harvey
Jas
Steinbaugh
R. A. McCord
Edith Sinclair
Lucy
Robert
Alice Hogen
Clara Moore
Susan Goodwell
Effie Woody
Biddy McGuire
Nellie Day
Blinkey
Susan
Ikey
Biddy
Paul
Brandon
Dennis
Hudler’s Orchestra
Grasshopper
Fountain County
Marshall-Cox
Morrison Is
Alexander's Grocery
Kingman, Ind
Just
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G. W. Spencer
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